LPN- Hospice Crisis Care

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice LPN to join our growing Crisis Care team! This is a field-based position responsible for following the plan of care for our continuous care patients, providing treatments, and working collaboratively to help our patients and their families.

HOURS: Monday - Friday (3) 12-Hour shifts 7AM-7PM. On-call every other weekend

TERRITORY: Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Salary: $26 - $38 hourly. Offer Based on Years of Experience.

Why Youll Love Working With Us

A Culture That Cares:

Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team that values collaboration, respect, and high-quality patient care.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month

401(k) with generous company match

Robust paid time off and paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Merit increases and hospice certification salary boost

Employee discount programs

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or a vocational nursing program
• Three years of nursing experience. Community health, hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the practicing state
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Valid drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements
• Understands the philosophy of hospice concept and the needs of the terminally ill

What Youll Do:

• Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act
• Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care
• Participate in the coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
• Provide appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates the patients response to treatments/medications

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